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This book contains Franz Liszt's 1838 solo piano composition, "Grand Galop Chromatique S.219". This modern, high-quality reproduction is perfect for students and is worthy of inclusion in all classical musical collections. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a seminal 19th-century composer, virtuoso, teacher, conductor, and author from Hungary. He is commonly hailed as one of the most important composers of the New German School, gaining fame in the early...
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Second volume in a Dover series of Liszt's piano transcriptions of Beethoven's nine symphonies includes Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, "Pastorale"; Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93; and Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral." Also contains Liszt's handwritten French preface to his transcriptions and an English translation, plus an introduction by Dr. Alan Walker, author of the definitive Liszt biography....
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This short biography of the famous composer Frederic Chopin (by none other than Franz Liszt!) details his life, his works and gives the reader an interesting guide to the style that defined this master of composing for the piano. This version has been specifically edited and formatted for today's e-readers, and makes an excellent addition to any music-related book collection.
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Authoritative Russian edition of piano masterpieces, including Première Année (Suisse); Deuxième Année (Italie) and its supplement, Venezia e Napoli; Troisième Année, and a number of related pieces, including Apparitions and "Lyon" from Album d'un voyageur. New translation of Russian footnotes and of editor's preface.
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Memorable tribute from one musical genius to another, reproduced from authoritative editions, reveals Liszt's remarkable capacity for translating orchestral effects into pianistic terms. An astonishing, brilliant, and sensitive tribute to the master by the 19th-century's greatest piano virtuoso. Includes Liszt's original handwritten preface in French with an English translation.
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"Der Wanderer," "Die junge Nonne," "Gretchen am Spinnrade," and other famed lieder in piano transcriptions that reflect Franz Liszt's incomparable mastery of the keyboard. Reproduced from extremely rare early editions overseen by Liszt himself. With editorial notes, and translations of the German texts.
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Masterful transcriptions include Rossini's "La Danza," Bach's "Organ Fantasy and Fugue in G minor," Beethoven's "Joyous gathering of the peasants" from the "Pastorale" Symphony, Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" and "Dance of the Elves" from A Midsummer Night's Dream, "The Trout" and "Erlkonig" by Schubert, the "Polonaise" from Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, and many others.
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All 24 songs of Schubert's great song cycle Winterreise, along with the 4 songs of Geistliche Lieder and the beloved single songs "La Rose," "Die Forelle," and "Lob der Thranen." Reproduced from extremely rare early editions overseen by Liszt himself. With editorial notes, and English translations of the German texts.
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One of the greatest piano virtuosos of all time, Franz Liszt composed piano music marked by its technical brilliance, innovation, and imagination. This collection presents authoritative miniature score editions of two staples of the repertoire: Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major and his Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major. The works are reproduced here from authoritative editions, complete with bar-numbered movements for easy reference. Affordable,...
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One of Liszt's most admired and performed masterpieces for piano, along with the 6 Consolations, 10 Harmonies poetiques et religieuses, 2 Ballades and 2 Legendes, all reprinted from the authoritative Franz Liszt-Stiftung edition published by Breitkopf & Härtel of Leipzig.
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This outstanding new compilation of piano works by the supreme piano virtuoso of the 19th century includes such masterworks as Sonetto 104 di Petrarca, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor, Un Sospiro (Concert Etude No. 3 in D-flat major), Funérailles (from Années de pélerinage), Consolation No. 3 in D-Flat major, Liebestraum No. 3 in A-flat major, and La Campanella (Paganini Etude No. 3). Reprinted in one convenient, modestly priced volume...
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Brilliant transcriptions by the foremost pianist-composer of his day of all 14 songs in the series, including such masterpieces as "Das Fischermädchen," "Am Meer," "Abschied," "Ständchen," "Frühlings-Sehnsucht," "Der Doppelgänger," and other famed lieder. All meticulously reproduced from rare early editions overseen by Liszt himself. A modestly priced collection of hard-to-find gems for pianists and music lovers.
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Liszt's reputation as perhaps the greatest pianist of all time is powerfully supported by his dazzling body of work for solo piano. The undiminished popularity of his etudes with pianists and audiences alike have made them among the most performed and recorded works for solo piano in the romantic repertoire. This superbly produced two-volume edition presents all of Liszt's etudes as edited by the great pianist, composer, and musical scholar Ferruccio...
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Liszt's reputation as perhaps the greatest pianist of all time is powerfully supported by his dazzling body of work for solo piano. The undiminished popularity of his etudes with pianists and audiences alike have made them among the most performed and recorded works for solo piano in the romantic repertoire. This superbly produced yet inexpensive two-volume edition presents all of Liszt's etudes as edited by the great pianist, composer, and musical...
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